What do recommend for photos?
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I prefer cloud storage to CD or DVD storage simply because when I burn to DVD or CD all of my photo names are removed and photos are stored in albums that apparently some disgruntled alien arranges with no idea of organization at all.
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I have had no problems at all using this brand of CDs for photos that I want to give to a relative; but frankly it is a huge waste of office space to store photos on CDs. A better choice is to store photos on DVDs. An even better choice is storing your photos in the cloud. If you have an Office 365 account with Microsoft you can have as much as a Terrabyte of cloud storage; Amazon also has a real good deal with cloud storage for documents and photos. With cloud storage, you can always access your photos from anywhere.
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Pictures are all right for me, I take photos of documents for archiving (8.5x11) and shots for submitting to casting using the camera on the back with or without flash (yes, for selfies too) flash works fine but getss a bit of a hotspot if used on documents because of being too close
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Since you are new to SLRs... in order of importance: 1. A decent class 6+ sd memory card or two or three (sandisk is a good company to go with) 2. A good camera bag that will fit everything that you want to carry along. (Lowepro makes good ones) 3. A extra battery (splurge on a canon battery, or risk it with a third party battery, your choice) 4. 50mm 1.8 prime lens (Good, cheap lens that can handle indoor and low light photography, almost universally useful) 6. Lens Blower (to blow dust off of lenses, avoid actually cleaning the lenses with a cleaner unless you really have to, a few flecks of dust isn't going to effect your picture) Depending on who you ask, the 7th generally will be a good Multicoated UV filter for each of the lenses you use to protect the lens (Hoya makes good ones), however some people say that it isn't worth it to put a 50-60 dollar filter in front of their several hundred dollar lenses, it's up to you. These are all that are pretty much needed from the get go. The rest depends on what types of photography are you planning to use the camera for. Tell me what you are planning to do and I can come up with some extra suggestions.
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Any speed SD card, but you should put in a class 6 and above, so it can keep up with the full HD and burst shots
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You could use whatever size you would like but 32gb can hold 2-3k photos...I run to 32gb, one for photos and other is dedicated for video. Works well
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Darlene, you should take a memory card. You only have room for maybe 15-20 photos depending on what size you shoot. I would suggest a back up battery. The more you zoom in and out, the more you flash, you less shots you get on your battery....that goes for any camera, not just this one. Unless you intend to do large blowups it isn't necessary to shoot at large file sizes.
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I bought a 32MB mini SD card and took it on vacation. I took over 1800 pictures and maybe 40+ videos and I still had room for another 3000+ pictures. 16MB might be plenty but for the small price difference the 32MB will serve you well.
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Cloverbeak,You're most welcome.By the way, make sure you get a flash (speedlight). The onboard flash is fine for quick pictures but not for serious photography. If you're taking indoor pictures. On the D40X the SB-600 should suffice to get rid of most shadows around the objects you're photographing.O.Shane
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Yes with the proper photo paper you will get excellent photos. Hope this helps you.
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I am using it for jpeg photos. I have inserted an SD card and it worked very well. That is the only feature I have used.
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My event's photos need much more than 8gb. So unless you're just doing regular sessions and not events, you'd need larger.
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If you download your photos once a week a 4GB card should be more than you will ever need. I only have a 4GB (class 6) card in my Canon XSi and it's more than adequate.
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This is an excellent camera. I have been using it since it was first launched. It can definitely handle low light, however I would recommend a fast lens. That will be the key to keeping the the dreaded noise out of your pictures with higher ISO. Aa far as documents. I would definitely think this would be a great camera to use. I would invest in a tripod though and possibly a macro lens.
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All my Canon Pixma printers have done a great job of photos. Currently using the MX926. I think you are best to do research on the canon website as they will advise what printers do a good job with photos. Look under their printer section.
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For best possible resolution and quality I would personally use a flatbed. This is for business use and is good but there is better out there for photo quality scans. It will do a very good job though and is speed is important it would not be a bad way to go.
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It's difficult to know what type of photography you'll be doing but I would think a 8-16gb class 10 card would be sufficient
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I use it for eBay pics just fine! However it's almost a trick question as any seller does need to learn how to properly take pics. eBay has Discussion Boards of various topics and often we've helped advise people how to improve their pics. What kind of lighting to use, don't hang clothes on droopy hangers, whatever. It also depends on what you're photographing, jewelry, ceramics, etc. Other than that I've used mine like any other camera, pets, garden, formal events, anything you need a camera for!